Deputy Grounds Manager

Wycombe Abbey seeks to appoint a Deputy Grounds Manager to join our wonderful Grounds Team who deliver exceptional support to a world class establishment. The Deputy Grounds Manager will undertake the upkeep and maintenance of the School grounds and gardens and assist the Grounds Manager with the management of the Team and with office-based tasks such as record keeping and Health and Safety related tasks. The Deputy Grounds Manager will deputise for the Grounds Manager in his absence. 

The successful candidate will have a dedicated interest and enthusiasm for groundmanship, with strong skills to present and apply finishing touches to all jobs to ensure they are finished on schedule. The ability to present work well and ensure that all jobs are completed to a high standard is essential. 

The successful candidate will be able to liaise with relevant external suppliers when required by the Grounds Manager and be able to take responsibility for external contractors when carrying out on-site works for the department. 

The successful candidate will possess:

 

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 07:30 – 15:45 and every fourth Saturday 07:30 – 12:30. Flexible hours, including weekend work, will be required occasionally to meet demand e.g. to support events, the start and end of terms and in adverse weather. 

Salary: £28,000 - £34,000, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

To apply: Please see the job profile document for full information about this role. To apply, please complete an application form and submit this, together with a covering letter, to the Headmistress, Mrs J Duncan by selecting “Apply for this job”. Should you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact the HR Team on 01494 895575 or [email protected] 

Closing date for applications: Sunday 12 May 2024

Interview date: Week commencing 13 May 2024

We reserve the right to appoint to this position before the closing date, should we receive a high volume of suitable early applications.

Wycombe Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all applicants are required to declare:

Further information regarding filtered convictions, please refer to Filtering Guidance by the Ministry of Justice and Nacro Guidance. 

We are an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 310638

Wycombe Abbey is an exceptional place for our pupils to learn and our staff to work. Working here you will be part of a world class school and community of 420 staff and 650 pupils. We are committed to encouraging curiosity, bold ideas, innovation, leadership and delight in learning – not just in the pupils, but in our staff body too, both teaching and support staff. We are looking for people who can bring new ideas, a passion for their area of expertise, skills and enthusiasm that will enrich our community as well as encourage our pupils to do their best.

Life at Wycombe Abbey goes beyond the job title. We encourage staff to be fully involved in School life and offer a rewarding working environment, generous employee benefits package, continuous professional development and an emphasis on staff wellbeing throughout your time with us. Whether you are a member of the teaching staff, House staff or support staff, you will be part of the whole team at Wycombe Abbey. Everyone at School plays their part in inspiring our pupils to strive for ambitious goals and to recognise that they can make a positive difference in the world, now and in the future.

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